STEAM Olympiad
Marylou Long
malong@kern.org
(661) 636-4334
At the STEAM Olympiad, students will work together in teams of up to 6 to compete in 15 events. The events can change from year to year, covering fields and topics including: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Some events entail taking a test, while others involve doing hands-on labs, or even building and bringing a device to the tournament. STEM Olympiad events promote: 21st Century skills that align with the California Math, Science and Technology standards, science and math literacy and to have fun.
Competition Date: May 2, 2026
Liberty High School
8:30am – 2:00pm
4th – 8th Grades
Dates to Remember
Teachers and Coaches Meeting:
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: kcsos.zoom.us/j/9940212425?omn=99419293133&from=addon
School Intent to Participate Deadline:
January 23, 2026
School Fees & Student List Deadline:
March 27, 2026
Are you interested in a Vendor Booth for May 2nd?
Contact Justin Janssen at jujanssen@kern.org
Coaches Information Meetings / Office Hours
STEAM Olympiad Office Hours
We have four upcoming Office Hours designed to support you in understanding and implementing the different STEAM Olympiad activities. All Office Hours will begin at 3:30 p.m.
● Tuesday, January 13
Facilitator: Justin Jannsen
Activities: Code Busters, Ping Pong Parachute, Storm the Castle
Zoom Link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/9347327649?omn=94465631773
● Wednesday, January 14
Facilitator: Marylou Long
Activities: Circuit Training, Chalk Talk, Traditional Relay
Zoom Link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/9940212425?omn=93450002723&from=addon
● Wednesday, January 21
Facilitator: Marylou Long
Activities: School Problem Solving, Mancala, Biathlon Games, Sudoku
Zoom Link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/9940212425?omn=92948841300&from=addon
● Thursday, January 28
Facilitator: Michelle Roy
Activities: Rube Goldberg, Mousetrap Vehicle
Zoom Link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/9455219607?omn=99813156236&from=addon
We encourage you to attend the Office Hours that best support your needs. Thank you for your continued participation, and we look forward to a successful STEAM Olympiad!